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No pictures of the new varieties this year, I'm afraid, maybe others can help.

I've been lying low, having to deal with a second bout of breast cancer in 20 years and the aftermath of chemotherapy. But things are looking up, just in time for the new season. Life is good, well, better than the alternative.

Maren, thank you for your kind provision of Ian Butterfield's list, as ever.

I am sorry to hear of your illness and debilitating treatment. I imagined you were just busy over the last months - but in a better way that this! Thank goodness that things are improving now- others will join me, I am sure, in sending our very best wishes for continued improvement in your health and strength. m

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Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye."

I count my blessings for being a grower. That means one can't just lie about and fester, one's got to get up and look after one's plants. My pleiones require a 16 mile round trip at least 3 times a week in the summer. And when I didn't have the strength to lift the watering can, I just filled it half full and it took a little longer. And my allotments demand my presence too, can't let the weeds grow and upset the neighbours; and the greenhouse needs to be watered daily. Perfect for rehabilitation. It's on a steep hill and there is a lot of huffing and puffing involved, but I'm getting there. - I have been told that a belligerent attitude is beneficial for this sort of condition. No shortage there.

I count my blessings for being a grower. That means one can't just lie about and fester, one's got to get up and look after one's plants. My pleiones require a 16 mile round trip at least 3 times a week in the summer. And when I didn't have the strength to lift the watering can, I just filled it half full and it took a little longer. And my allotments demand my presence too, can't let the weeds grow and upset the neighbours; and the greenhouse needs to be watered daily. Perfect for rehabilitation. It's on a steep hill and there is a lot of huffing and puffing involved, but I'm getting there. - I have been told that a belligerent attitude is beneficial for this sort of condition. No shortage there.

That's the spirit ! Hang in there, Maren - it could be worse........

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Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye."

David Nicholsonin Devon, UK Zone 9b"Victims of satire who are overly defensive, who cry "foul" or just winge to high heaven, might take pause and consider what exactly it is that leaves them so sensitive, when they were happy with satire when they were on the side dishing it out"